sailorman
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Keep-it Simple-Stupid
the old East Coast / Thames Barge method /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
"Brail-it-up"
the old East Coast / Thames Barge method /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
"Brail-it-up"
In staff furling?
- Thread starter ChrisE
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Viking
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Whats the form?
My flag (ensign) and pole (staff) are about the same length, if I tried to 'dip' it no one would notice. Do I remove it completely (Q) how long? or remove form pulpit holder and lower it, abit like lower the 'colours' marching pass HRH?.
Views please!
My flag (ensign) and pole (staff) are about the same length, if I tried to 'dip' it no one would notice. Do I remove it completely (Q) how long? or remove form pulpit holder and lower it, abit like lower the 'colours' marching pass HRH?.
Views please!
Aeolus_IV
New member
Ahh, you see this is where the "In Boom" version of the Staff Furling system would come to you rescue - a faultless furle makes for the perfect dip.
Regards, Jeff.
Regards, Jeff.
mickshep
New member
Re: Also to be considered....
Sadly in order to become a Ketch type thingy the ensign staff would have to be placed in front of the tiller/wheel. The effect of motoring into the wind would be reminiscent of being soundly thrashed. Whilst very painfull it would have the beneficial effect of giving the face a permanant weather beaten look thus ensuring that newcomers to sailing would look on you with great respect and awe,
Might I suggest that an ensign staff be bigger than the main mast? Such a set up would enable one to wax lyrical about the merits of owning a schooner whilst ensuring the return salute of any warship as your ensign would be bigger than theirs. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Sadly in order to become a Ketch type thingy the ensign staff would have to be placed in front of the tiller/wheel. The effect of motoring into the wind would be reminiscent of being soundly thrashed. Whilst very painfull it would have the beneficial effect of giving the face a permanant weather beaten look thus ensuring that newcomers to sailing would look on you with great respect and awe,
Might I suggest that an ensign staff be bigger than the main mast? Such a set up would enable one to wax lyrical about the merits of owning a schooner whilst ensuring the return salute of any warship as your ensign would be bigger than theirs. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
ChrisE
Active member
Cor, we now have in-net furling webboard, even ButtMaster HQ could not have dreamt up this.